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    At Final Backlog Hearing, Testimony Considered on Manhattan Items

    Special Hearing  •  Manhattan
    Landmarks Preservation Commission. Credit: LPC.

    Landmarks Preservation Commission. Credit: LPC.

    The proposed designation of the former Yuengling Brewery Site in East Harlem proved contentious, dividing preservationists and those who wished to see site developed.  On November 12, 2015 the Landmarks Preservation Commission held the final of four special hearings organized to address the backlog of items added to the Commission’s calendar before 2001, but never brought to a vote on designation.  The final hearing consisted of items in Manhattan, occupying Community Boards six through twelve.  Landmarks is expected to make determinations on the items in early 2016.

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    Tags : Bryan Cave, Council Member Ben Kallos, Council Member Mark Levine, Council Member Robert Jackson, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Docomomo, Docomomo Tri-State, Historic Districts Council, Janus Property, Manhattan Community Board 12, Manhattan Community Board 6, Manhattan Community Board 9, New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, New York Landmarks Conservancy, Society for the Architecture of the City, Thomas W. Lamb
    Date:11/19/2015
    Category : Landmarks Preservation Commission
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    City Council Holds Rally, Public Hearing on Illegal Hotel Legislation

    Legislation  •  Citywide
    From Left to Right: Council member Ydanis Rodriguez, Council member Helen Rosenthal, State Assembly member Deborah Glick, and Council member Mark Levine speak at the rally against illegal hotels. Image credit: CityLand

    From Left to Right: Council member Ydanis Rodriguez, Council member Helen Rosenthal, State Assembly member Deborah Glick, and Council member Mark Levine speak at the rally against illegal hotels. Image credit: CityLand

    The proposed laws seek to enforce existing State regulations by increasing illegal hotel fines and reporting requirements.  On October 30, 2015, the City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings heard testimony on three proposed laws that seek to ramp up enforcement of state laws that prohibit the operation of illegal hotels.  The proposed legislation would regulate only those residential units located in multiple-dwelling buildings—not one- to four-family homes.  The proposed legislation is intended to address property owners who repeatedly and illegally rent out entire apartments, particularly rent-regulated apartments, for less than thirty days.

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    Tags : ABC's of Housing, Airbnb, Assemblymember Deborah Glick, City Council, City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings, Council Member Helen Rosenthal, Council Member Mark Levine, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, department of buildings, fee increase, illegal use, Intro 788, Intro 823, Intro 826
    Date:11/05/2015
    Category : City Council
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    Intro 214 “Right to Counsel” Bill Garners Citywide Support

    Legislation  •  Citywide
    Council member Mark Levine. Image credit: William Alatriste/NYC Council

    Council member Mark Levine. Image credit: William Alatriste/NYC Council

    If enacted into law, Intro 214 would make New York City the first municipality in the nation to provide free legal representation to low-income tenants in Housing Court.  On March 26, 2014, the “Right to Counsel” bill was introduced in the New York City Council by co-sponsors Council members Mark Levine and Vanessa Gibson.  The proposed law would provide free legal representation to low-income City tenants and homeowners earning income that is not in excess of 125% of the federal poverty line and facing eviction and foreclosure proceedings in Housing Court.

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    Tags : Committee on Courts and Legal Services, Council Member Mark Levine, Council Member Vanessa Gibson, Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Independent Budget Office, New York City Council
    Date:10/13/2015
    Category : City Council
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    Council Hears Testimony on Amendment to Noise Control Code

    Legislation  •  Citywide
    Council member Mark Levine. Image credit: William Alatriste/NYC Council

    Council member Mark Levine. Image credit: William Alatriste/NYC Council

    Proposed law would restrict activities conducted on construction sites located in close proximity to a school while classes are being held.  On June 25, 2015, the City Council Committee on Environmental Protection held a public hearing on Intro 420, which would restrict the level of permissible noise emitted from construction sites located within 75 feet of either a public or private school.  The proposed law would prohibit construction noise above 45 decibels during normal prekindergarten, middle school, and high school operating hours, and provides for the continuous monitoring of such noise levels while school is in session.  Intro 420 was introduced in July 2014 by its prime sponsors, Council members Mark Levine and Helen Rosenthal.

     

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    Tags : Building Trades Employers’ Association, Committee on Environmental Protection, Council Member Donovan Richards, Council Member Helen Rosenthal, Council Member Mark Levine, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Intro 420, Mount Sinai Hospital, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, School Construction Authority
    Date:09/03/2015
    Category : City Council
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    Councilmember Introduces Anti-“Poor Door” Legislation

    Legislation  •  Citywide
    Councilmember Corey Johnson at a Stated Meeting of the New York City Council. Image credit: William Alatriste/New York City Council

    Councilmember Corey Johnson at a Stated Meeting of the New York City Council. Image credit: William Alatriste/New York City Council

    Bill would prohibit restricting affordable unit tenants’ access to residential building amenities.  On March 31, 2015, Councilmember Corey Johnson introduced Intro 731 at the stated meeting of the New York City Council.  The bill would amend the New York City administrative code to prohibit discriminating against “any person or group of persons” in the use of amenities in their building because they occupy an affordable housing unit in the building.  The bill would also extend the prohibition to grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, alienage or citizenship status, actual or potential presence of children, or of any lawful source of income.

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    Tags : affordable housing, Council Member Antonio Reynoso, Council Member Corey Johnson, Council Member Mark Levine
    Date:04/07/2015
    Category : City Council
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    Council Committee Holds Hearing on Rent Stabilization Extension [UPDATE: Legislation Passes Council]

    Rent Regulation  •  Citywide
    Council Member Jumaane D. Williams hears testimony on strengthening rent regulation laws. Image credit: William Alatriste/New York City Council

    Council Member Jumaane D. Williams hears testimony on strengthening rent regulation laws. Image credit: William Alatriste/New York City Council

    Legislation would extend rent stabilization laws for three years and call on state legislature to strengthen existing laws.  On March 2, 2015 the City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings held a public hearing on Intro 685, a proposed law to amend the city’s administrative code and extend New York City’s existing rent stabilization laws.  Intro 685 declares the existence of a “housing emergency”, where the city’s vacancy rate drops below 5 percent, and the declaration is required under the New York City Rent Stabilization Law to extend rent stabilization.

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    Tags : Council Member Antonio Reynoso, Council Member Corey Johnson, Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, Council Member Mark Levine, Council Member Rafael Espinal Jr, Deputy Mayor Emma Wolfe, Housing and Buildings Committee, Housing New York
    Date:03/13/2015
    Category : City Council
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